Update on Pops- starts physical therapy this week and getting stronger everyday ! Getting bossy again which is a good sign ... love 'em while ya have 'em . Much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving for sure.
Rough Day Guys. It was today we went back to the VA hospital for the bone-scan results. Bad news . Scans show bone cancer in right Pelvic front and back, more so back. Also rear scan shows 3 places / bone cancer on his spine and also showing rectal cancer as well. smaller places showing about 2 times on ribs is also probably cancer. Doctor says chemo is out because of how hard it would be on him from the recent surgery and other things wrong. We go back first or second week of Jan for further consultation and to come together for a plan to fight this . Possibly estrogen pills ??? was mentioned. Doctor did not seem to encouraging. He said with no treatment at all he had seen people live up to a year. He also said the treatments he thought they would recommend could extend his life 4-6 months but he would not be pinned down to giving specifics. Maybe when we meet for the consultation with the other doctors they will be more forthcoming. I know with everything we went thru with my wifes dad this year before he passed in March I want the full undiluted truth and nothing sugar-coated . Reading between the lines tells me maybe a year to a year and a half ??? I don't want to believe that ... not ready to let him go . He is trying to be tough but is pretty shook up as are we. What a day ...
I'm really so to hear this man. My thoughts and prayers are still with you and your family! Hopefully he will fight as hard as he has all along and will amaze the Dr.s again! We are all here for you bud!
Wow, Gene, I feel for you brother. I think of your dad and what he has been through this last year and what a fighter he has been through it all. He must be like a hero to you. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts over the holidays Gene. I am so sorry sir.
My prayers are with you and your family this holiday season. I went through the same thing a few years back thinking it could be the last Christmas with my mom, and it was. Just keep your head up and enjoy the time that you can.
Rough Day Guys. It was today we went back to the VA hospital for the bone-scan results. Bad news . Scans show bone cancer in right Pelvic front and back, more so back. Also rear scan shows 3 places / bone cancer on his spine and also showing rectal cancer as well. smaller places showing about 2 times on ribs is also probably cancer. Doctor says chemo is out because of how hard it would be on him from the recent surgery and other things wrong. We go back first or second week of Jan for further consultation and to come together for a plan to fight this . Possibly estrogen pills ??? was mentioned. Doctor did not seem to encouraging. He said with no treatment at all he had seen people live up to a year. He also said the treatments he thought they would recommend could extend his life 4-6 months but he would not be pinned down to giving specifics. Maybe when we meet for the consultation with the other doctors they will be more forthcoming. I know with everything we went thru with my wifes dad this year before he passed in March I want the full undiluted truth and nothing sugar-coated . Reading between the lines tells me maybe a year to a year and a half ??? I don't want to believe that ... not ready to let him go . He is trying to be tough but is pretty shook up as are we. What a day ...
So sorry to hear all that Gene.. Still praying for you and your family.
Every once in a while, modern medicine does something amazing. I'm praying that everything works out the best way possible for your Dad, brother. Take care, and stay strong.
Well we were supposed to take dad back to the VA hospital in Asheville this morning ... but the snow and ice cancelled that out. He is really anxious for some more complete answers as are we . More waiting more nerves . Well at least I was scheduled off work today anyway . May go out to the garage and raise the door halfway ... pick something outta the humi ... and with a mug of Gentleman Jack try to enjoy the snow and forget about everything else for a while . We have about 3-4 inches on the ground now and its still snowing mixed with a little sleet .
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